Catholic bishops from across California congregated at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center to hold a Mass inside the detention center on Wednesday, Dec. 10, to remind those detained that they aren’t forgotten.

“Each one of us represents hundreds of thousands of parishioners who are praying for them,” said Bishop Oscar Cantú from the Diocese of San Jose.

Conditions inside the for-profit ICE facility have faced scrutiny from watchdog groups and congressional members recently and over the years for alleged and documented cases of abuse and neglect . At least two people have died after being detained inside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center this year.

The number of people detained inside the ICE facility has increased over the year as President Trump continues to carry out his pledge to e

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